Every kid dreams of growing up, of having their first date, driving that first car and getting their first 'real' job. We build it up, dreaming big. Wishing our dreams would become a reality.
When I was 13 I wanted so badly to be grown up, to be taken seriously. To be looked at as an adult that can make my own decisions. I wanted to be independent.. Everyone wants that right? But what I didn't realize is that I wanted to grow up too fast. I wanted to fast forward my life so badly. I tried to grow up too fast. Its now, 5 years later that I realize I took a lot of moments for granted when I was younger. Moving too fast with guys, trying to find "the one" a common mistake for girls. I needed to take a step back and realize instead of fast forwarding my life, I needed to slow it down. Being young, everyone tells you to enjoy it while you can.. and they are so right, you should enjoy your youth! Sure growing up has its up sides, just like everything does. But don't try to grow up before your time, enjoy the simple things in life. I graduated high-school at 16, and since then everyone asks me "what are your plans for your life?" I never knew what to answer, because I didn't know. At first I thought something was wrong if I didn't know what I wanted to with my life, if i didn't have it all planned out. Than I realized, no one knows what the next day will bring, so how can you plan out a year or even 2 years? You cant, you just need to take each day as it comes. It is good to have an idea of what you want to do, we all have those dreams we have been dreaming since we were little kids running around. But if you don't have it all planned out, don't sweat it! Your decisions will change. I've gone from wanting to be an actress to nurse to many other things. Now, I've decided to chill out. Find something I love and work towards it. If It takes one year or 10 years.. With Gods help ill find my way, and keeping faith in the promises he has given me. I'm still learning things about myself, realizing my gifts ect. And I want to use them in any way I can. We are all like little flower buds, growing with time, and we all go through those harsh winters, when everything seems lost because we cant see whats under the ground hiding. Then spring comes, the winter fades and we grow and bloom into the beautiful creations we were meant to be. But it takes time, it doesn't happen in an instant. We have to trust that the Lord is with us and sees the whole picture, we just see the pieces. We all have been blessed with our own special gifts, and we have been given them for a reason. So don't let your gifts go to waist, share them with the world and see the beautiful things that come out of it.
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